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About the Role

Saab is seeking a Principal Program Manager to be responsible for the profitable execution of development programs within the Surveillance division. This position will work onsite from our East Syracuse, NY office.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a successful business growth strategy within assigned program segment(s), including the recommendation and execution of IRAD plans to support long term business objectives.
Specifically accountable for cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program portfolios.
Establish and control program budgets that are aligned with program needs.
Ensure all projects within assigned program are managed and executed within approved program management processes.
Make personnel recommendations in support of business objectives.
Drive Earned Value Management principles and initiatives within the business and use EVMS to report program status internally and externally.
Oversee profitable growth of the program segment.
Identify and pursue significant new business opportunities.
Work closely with Sales and Product Management personnel to maintain institutional knowledge of the competitive landscape in the assigned market segment.
Develop high-quality competitive proposals that facilitate achievement of business segment objectives.
Collaborate with all functions to leverage program execution and capture strategies, and resources through the design and manufacturing phases of the programs in the portfolio.
Grow relationships in the customer community and with large industry primes to service existing programs and find new and unique ways to deploy our technology to meet customer needs.
Provide consistent leadership to the program execution staff to ensure effective and efficient execution of assigned programs.
Monitor and guide junior PMs to achieve delivery of distinctively high-quality products and services; to include performance, reliability, cost and on-time delivery.
Contribute to the development and retention of program management talent.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years of Program Management experience, $50M – $100M+ program lifecycle in aerospace/defense.
Extensive experience successfully negotiating multi-million dollar agreements with large Aerospace and Defense customers.
Demonstrated track record leading large scale aerospace and defense business capture efforts.
Must possess advanced knowledge of program management standards and best practices (scheduling, cost accounting, EVMS, Risk/Opportunity management).
Ability to contribute to the development strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% in support of program and business.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

Program Management
Business Growth Strategy
IRAD Plans
Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management
Budget Control
Program Management Processes
Earned Value Management (EVM)
EVMS Reporting
Sales and Product Management Collaboration
Proposal Development
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership
Talent Development
Aerospace/Defense Market Knowledge
Negotiation
Business Capture
Scheduling
Cost Accounting
Risk/Opportunity Management
Strategic Initiatives
Communication
Presentation Skills

Location

East Syracuse, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years of Program Management experience
Principal

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$165,700 - $223,800

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Professional growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Work-life balance
Business casual atmosphere

About the Company

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners.
Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career.
We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work.

Equal Opportunity

Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.